With the addition of Orion's critically acclaimed IntelliScope technology, your StarBlast 6 becomes a StarBlast 6i - the most compact and portable computerized 6" reflector telescope on the market. Even beginners can quickly locate any of 14,000+ celestial objects with the easy-to-use locator. With your smarter StarBlast 6i, you'll see more celestial delights in one evening than you ever imagined!

The Orion IntelliScope database includes a lifetime of celestial objects to view: 837 stars (including double and variable stars), 7,840 NGC objects, 5,386 IC objects, 101 Messier objects, 8 major planets, and 99 user-entered objects. The IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator hand controller features illuminated buttons and a backlit, two-line liquid crystal display (LCD). The intuitive menu buttons allow selection of objects by type (e.g., Planet, Nebula, Cluster, Galaxy) or catalog number (e.g., M57, NGC 253). Press the Tour button to select one of 12 tours of the best objects visible in any given month. Or use the ID button to find out what object you're viewing, if you're not sure. The LCD screen provides information about the objects you see, including object type, common name (if any), magnitude, constellation, and a brief visual description.

Whether you are an entry-level or expert astronomer, the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator makes observing the night sky with your StarBlast 6 easier and more fun. It will enable you to view many more celestial curiosities in an evening - and in a lifetime - than you ever could before. And it's faster, quieter, easier, more reliable, and eats fewer batteries than those motorized pointing systems on other computerized telescopes. The IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator requires just one 9-volt battery, which is included. Upgrading your StarBlast 6 with IntelliScope technology is easy with this complete kit. We've included all the equipment necessary for the upgrade, all you do is supply the StarBlast 6 telescope!

PLEASE NOTE: The Orion StarBlast 6 IntelliScope Upgrade Kit is compatible with models #9926 and #10016 StarBlast 6 units only (not compatible with model #9964). If you are unsure if your model StarBlast 6 reflector telescope is compatible with the IntelliScope Upgrade Kit, here are a few helpful hints:

Consult the cover page of your StarBlast 6 instruction manual. There will be a model number printed near the top of the manual. If the number is #9964, the StarBlast 6 is unfortunately NOT upgradeable. If the model number is #9926 or #10016, the telescope is upgradeable.

Inspect the side panel of the StarBlast 6 wooden base. If the base features a small cutout with a prominent "IntelliScope Computerized Controller Port" label, you have model #9926 or #10016 which is upgradeable. If your StarBlast 6 base does not feature this cutout and label, it is not upgradeable.

If your StarBlast 6 included an azimuth encoder assembly in the original box, it is upgradeable model #9926 or #10016. If you did not receive an azimuth encoder assembly with your StarBlast 6, you have model #9964, which is unfortunately not compatible with the IntelliScope Upgrade Kit.

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-676-1343.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

Orders received by 1pm Eastern Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Orders received after 1pm will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

The Orion 1.25" Telescope Accessory Kit includes a good starting assortment of eyepieces to get the most out of your telescope. Two Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepieces, a Shorty Barlow lens, 4 filters for lunar and planetary viewing, and an aluminum case.

A complete assortment of accessories for your telescope, the Orion Premium Telescope Accessory Kit comes with five Sirius eyepieces, a Shorty Barlow, and six filters for lunar and planetary observing, and a case. Everything you need, all in one kit!

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